European
[ yoor-uh-pee-uhn, yur- ]
/ ˌyʊər əˈpi ən, ˌyɜr- /
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adjective
of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
native to or derived from Europe: traditional European customs; European languages.
noun
a native or inhabitant of Europe.
a person of European descent.
(in East Africa and Asia) a white person; Caucasian.
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European
/ (ˌjʊərəˈpɪən) /
adjective
of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants
native to or derived from Europe
noun
a native or inhabitant of Europe
a person of European descent
a supporter of the European Union or of political union of the countries of Europe or a part of it
Derived forms of European
Europeanism, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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